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THE IMPORTANCE OF THE UTILIZATION OF FOREST FRUITS IN BATAK TOBA COMMUNITY H. Harianja, Alfonsus; M. Sinaga, Anisse; A. Hawari, Ferry; Fauzi, Ridwan
Indonesian Journal of Forestry Research Vol. 8 No. 1 (2021): Indonesian Journal of Forestry Research
Publisher : Association of Indonesian Forestry and Environment Researchers and Technicians

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59465/ijfr.2021.8.1.1-12

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Batak Toba community who live in the surrounding forests utilise forest-fruits that grow around their settlement. This research aims to describe the important value of the forest fruits using the Local Users Value Index (LUVI) assessment as most of the fruits have not yet been traded. The research was conducted in Simardangiang and Sitoluama Villages in North Tapanuli Regency, 2015. Data collection was done by interviewing 65 respondents selected purposively based on gender and age classification. The results showed that there were 29 species of forest fruits utilised by the community. They were categorised into four utilisation types: fresh fruit, flavouring fruit, processed fruit, and medicines. In Simardangiang Village, the five most important fruits were kapundung or menteng (Baccaurea racemose) (0.56), hopong (Macaranga lowii) (0.52), sotul, santol or sentul (Sandoricum koetjape) (0.48), harimonting or kemunting (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa) (0.47), and habo or kabau (Archidendron bubalinum) (0.42). Meanwhile, in Sitoluama Village, the five most important fruits were kapundung (Baccaurea racemosa) (0.50), hopong (Macaranga lowii) (0.41), sihim or rotan manau (Calamus manan) (0.32), handis or gamboge (Garcinia xanthochymus) (0.32), and mobe (Artocarpus dadah) (0.19). The numbers in parentheses are the important value based on LUVI. The forest fruits that have domestication potency are kapundung (Baccaurea racemose), hopong (Macaranga Iowii), sihim (Calamus manan), handis (Garcinia xanthochymus), mobe (Artocarpus dadah), harimonting (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa), sotul (Sandorium koetjape) and habo (Archidendron bubalinum).
ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOUR OF COMMUNITIES AROUND PEATLAND AREA OF PULANG PISAU, CENTRAL KALIMANTAN Fauzi, Ridwan; Harianja, Alfonsus H.; Hidayat, M. Yusup; Witama, R. Onig; Purwanto, Budi; Marbun, Firdaus
Indonesian Journal of Forestry Research Vol. 12 No. 2 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Forestry Research
Publisher : Association of Indonesian Forestry and Environment Researchers and Technicians

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59465/ijfr.2025.12.2.151-168

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Sustainable peatland management must consider the social, economic, and environmental conditions of surrounding communities. Balancing these three pillars is essential for preserving the peatland's functions, which support the lives of various organisms dependent on the ecosystem. This research focuses on the behaviours of communities around peatlands in the Block C Peatland Management Unit (PMU) in Pulang Pisau Regency, Central Kalimantan. It investigates the social and economic variables influencing environmental behaviour in peatland management and utilization. Employing two methods-Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and survey – this research aims to collect comprehensive data. Data processing is conducted by using tabulation and statistical inference. The PRA includes tools like village historical timelines, transects, seasonal calendars, and livelihood preferences, while the survey uses semi-structured interviews to assess individuals’ characteristics, perceptions, and participation in peatland management. The study reveals that villages encounter several challenges, including insufficient agricultural support, susceptibility to flooding, restricted access to clean water, and poorly functioning irrigation systems. Climate change has disrupted the dry season, resulting in lower rubber sap production. The limited availability of land for rice farming and a decreasing interest in forestry products are also significant concerns. The communities must shift their agricultural practice to adapt to climate change. While most respondents acknowledge the ecological importance of peatlands, greater involvement in their management is still needed. This underscores the need to enhance community capacity for peatland restoration and conservation. In conclusion, the findings stress the importance of incorporating social factors into peatland preservation efforts to foster environmental sustainability.
Co-Authors A. Hawari, Ferry Aditya Kuspriyangga Alfonsus H. Harianja Alfrida Suoth Alfrida Suoth Anisse M. Sinaga Anwari, Amalia Nur Ashaury, Herdy Bambang Hindratmo Bambang Hindratmo Bambang Hindratmo Bambang Hindratmo Bambang Hindratmo Bambang Hindratmo Bambang Hindratmo, Bambang Budi Kurniawan Budi Purwanto Budi Purwanto Chairil Anwar Siregar Chairil Anwar Siregar Chasbulloh, Rifqi Roni Dewi Ratnaningsih Dewi Ratnaningsih Dwiana Lestiani Edy Junaidi Ernawita Nazir Fauzia, Ine Fendra Suarmadi Ferry A Hawari Grace Serepina Saragih Grace Serepina Saragih Grace Serepina Saragih H. Harianja, Alfonsus Heri Setianto, Teguh Hidayat, Agi Attaubah Hidayat, M. Yusup Hidayat, Muhamad Yusup Hidayat, Muhamad Yusup Hubby Dzikrillah Alfani, Ilzam Ikhsan, Fachrial Kuspriyangga, Aditya Lutfi Alhazami M. Sinaga, Anisse Ma'rifataini, Lisa'diyah Marbun, Firdaus Melania Hanny Aryantie Muhamad Yusup Hidayat Muhamad Yusup Hidayat Muhamad Yusup Hidayat Muhamad Yusup Hidayat Muhamad Yusup Hidayat Muhamad Yusup Hidayat Muhamad Yusup Hidayat Muhamad Yusup Hidayat, S.Hut, M.Si Muhayatun Santoso nia kurniasih Niniek Triana Nur Sakinah, Myrna Nurramadhani, Annisa Oktaria Diah Pitalokasari Pathmi Noerhatini Prima Roza Qowaid Qowaid, Qowaid Rahmad Onig Witama Retno Puji Lestari Ridwan Ilyas Rina Aprishanty Rita Mukhtar Rita Rita Safitri, Nurlinda Salsabila, Syifa Sahla Saragih, Grace Serepina Serepina Saragih, Grace Siti Masitoh Siti Masitoh Siti Masitoh Siti Masitoh Siti Masitoh Siti Masitoh Suarmadi, Fendra Sugiarti, Lilis Diah Sururi, Ramdani Wahyu Tajul Arifin Tama, Irfan Yoni Teguh Heri Setianto Witama, R. Onig Yedi Purwanto Yunesfi Sofyan